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Sala

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Sala was a descendant of Arphaxad, also called Shelah or Salah, and appears in the genealogy leading to Jesus.

Definition

Sala, also called Shelah, is a descendant of Arphaxad in the genealogical line recorded in Scripture. His name is associated with the idea of a shoot or descendant.

Biblical Usage

Sala appears in Luke’s genealogy and is identified with Shelah in the genealogical records of Chronicles.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary
A shoot, a descendant of Arphaxed (Luke 3:35, 36); called also Shelah (1 Chr. 1:18, 24).
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